Food Technologist-R&D

7 days ago

Rochester, New York, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time

Hours: 8am-4:40pm

$25.00/hour

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide operational and technical experience to conduct routine to moderately complex pilot plant trials. Under moderate supervision, schedule trials, procure ingredients, batch formulations, operate process equipment, clean/sanitize unit operations, record observations, interpret data, recommend next steps, and update standard operating procedures (SOP's). Assist in conducting or conduct routine production trials and lab tests as needed.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Schedule routine and new product, cost reduction, tech service pilot plant trials

· Inventory and gather ingredients and supplies

· Batch routine to intermediate fluid, cultured, and frozen formulations

· Perform pilot plant and lab activities including assembly and operation

· Record data and report observations

· Assist project leaders with data interpretation

· Collaborate on next steps with project leaders

· Under guidance, assist with and/or conduct routine production trials

· Assist project leaders with routine to intermediate production trials

· Under guidance, assist with and/or conduct routine lab tests

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 1 to 3 years of experience in a food or dairy industry (Vocational or collegiate training considered commensurate for experience)

QualificationsAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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